Best Online Engineering Programs in Taunton, MA (2026)

Taunton, Massachusetts has a population of about 59,719. The city’s median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Taunton, with tuition ranging from $15,208 to $68,412 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Taunton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 70 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Taunton. Distances are calculated from Taunton city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Stonehill CollegeEaston, MA10.8 mi$54,500 - $68,412
Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA12.6 miContact school for pricing
Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA13.0 miContact school for pricing
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI16.8 miContact school for pricing
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI17.4 miContact school for pricing
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI18.1 miContact school for pricing
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI19.5 miContact school for pricing
University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth, MA19.5 mi$15,208 - $31,750
Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI23.9 miContact school for pricing
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA24.5 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts engineering page.


Engineering Wages Near Taunton

Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$108,010Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$106,100
Electrical Engineer$104,530Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$102,682
Mechanical Engineer$110,390Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$108,438
Chemical Engineer$98,160Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$96,424
Aerospace Engineer$152,210MA statewide$149,519
Biomedical Engineer$103,140Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$101,316
Environmental Engineer$106,620Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$104,735
Architectural and Engineering Manager$164,570Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$161,660

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Taunton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population59,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Bristol County1,152 workers, 182 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Taunton, MA?

Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Taunton. The closest is Stonehill College in Easton, MA (10.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Quincy College (24.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Taunton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Taunton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,570), Aerospace Engineer ($152,210), Mechanical Engineer ($110,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Taunton an affordable place to study engineering?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.